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Newspaper
Kent Stater
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1945
Page
4
John Thomas reports Commander William R Kane proposes a universal intramural system to widen participation in competitive athletics while criticizing Kent State University for gatekeeping. He suggests open gym time, self-organized teams, and two leagues to match talent, aiming to broaden access and reduce barriers to recreation.
Three former Kent State athletes Bob Hein Bud Le Chaix and Jimmie Jones will visit the Kent campus on Tuesday Feb 6. Hein from the 1943 class played varsity basketball baseball and track Jones earned Little All American left end honors in 1941 and all Ohio honors Le Chaix played varsity basketball in 1941. The trio hopes to recruit other grads for a scrimmage against the current varsity squad.
The Men's Union criticizes current practice of distributing gym gear to only three captains. They urge the MU board to allow all university men to sign up for all types of sport equipment at any time and access Wills gymnasium and its unused equipment.
Lost rimless glasses at university labeled reward contact Student Office phone 5327. Lost library book Free Fighting French contact Student Office for return. Found small brown fountain pen at basketball game contact Jane Selzer Student Office.
The Flashes basketball team beat the YMCA 59 to 28 to earn their second straight win. Hank Johnston led with 26 points, while John Hawk added 17 and Frank Cartwright 12 as the Flashes dominated the boards and pulled away in the third period. Sam Danze led YMCA with 14 points.
Cpl. Clifford C. Foust, former University student and Kent State high school graduate, serves with the 15th Air Force in Italy. He flies with a veteran group that has completed over 170 missions across 12 European countries and holds the Distinguished Unit Badge with one cluster for two presidential citations. He entered service January 9, 1943 after attending the University.
A playful, long letter from Hank's correspondent complains about Hank’s articles and jokes about basketball and critics. The writer urges caution, insists the coach is rationing points, and ends with a humorous note about meeting at a butcher shop.
A Kent State stag banquet to introduce new president George A. Bowman will be held at the Youngstown YMCA on Wednesday February 7. Attendees include University students alumni and faculty with Bowman delivering the principal address and transportation available based on delegation size.
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